New Agency Combines Modesty And Fashion

Lymus is a self-taught fashion designer who combines modesty and modeling.

A new modeling agency is showing that modesty and modeling can go hand in hand.

Underwraps was created by Nailah Lymus, an American-born Muslim who adheres to codes of modesty — loose clothing and hair covered. Her vision was to show fashion could be modest, and Muslims can be models without compromising their beliefs.

Not many Muslim models have made their way into the Western fashion world, but with Lancome hiring their first Muslim model, signs point to the fashion industry changing.

“You don’t have to lose who you are to be in this business,” Lymus said.

Liz Leslie is a journalist based in Bloomington, Indiana. As an associate Web producer for WFIU, Liz maintains the Muslim Voices Twitter and Facebook as well as writes for the blog. She also contributes to Earth Eats.More posts by this author »

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